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Irma Teresa Cuevas, 62

Irma Teresa Cuevas (2017-02-19)

Irma Cuevas, a 62-year-old Latina, was found dead Sunday, Feb. 19, in the 2600 block of West Olympic Boulevard in Pico-Union, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 10:30 a.m., police received a call about a person who was motionless on the sidewalk, said Los Angeles Police Det. Sean Kinchla.

Officers found Cuevas, who had been stabbed. She was pronounced dead at 10:38 a.m. at the scene, according to coroner’s records.

Police believe Cuevas, a transient who was known in the area, was killed sometime after 10 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (213) 382-9470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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